Nevada Civil War Volunteers

Nevada Civil War Volunteers

2008 Safety Questionnaire
Adopted May 7, 1996
Revised February 6, 2001
Revised January 3, 2003
Revised October 16, 2003

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Please PRINT this questionnaire.

2. This is an open book, multiple choice examination. You are encouraged to read and review the NCWV Safety Standards as you complete the Safety Questionnaire.

3. Answer all questions.

4. Put your "LETTER" answers in the block to the right of the question.

5. Please return the completed Safety Questionnaire (along with your application documents) to the Adjutant General.

6. 85% (43/50) correctness required for participation at NCWV events.

Name: _________________________________________________________ Age: ________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _____________________ E-mail: _______________________________________

Name of Parent or Sponsor if Minor: _______________________________________________

Date of Examination: _________________________________

Affiliation (please check one)
UNION	CONFEDERATE
____ Civilian ____ A, 1st Nevada Volunteer Infantry ____ Other (please specify) __________________	____ Civilian ____ 3rd Co, Bttn of SS, McGowan's SC ____ Norfolk Light Artillery ____ Other (please specify) ________________

Questionnaire scored by: ______________________________________ Date: ______________

Title: __________________________________________

1. What is the first and foremost priority of the NCWV? A. Authenticity of events B. Educating the public C. Safety D. Having fun
2. NCWV members and event participants must be acquainted with NCWV ____ A. Bylaws B. Safety Standards C. Authenticity Requirements D. Event Schedule
3. Safety Officers have overall responsibility for _____ A. their safety B. your safety C. safety of the event D. all of the above
4. Who has Ultimate responsibility for your safety at events? A. Safety Officer B. Unit Commander C. Event Coordinator D. You
5. The ____ is responsible for the care and safety of minors at NCWV events. A. Safety Officer B. Unit Commander C. Parent/Sponsor D. Event Coordinator
6. If you are found in possession of illegal drugs, what action will the NCWV take? A. Immediate suspension from NCWV activities B. Dismissal you from the NCWV C. A and B D. None of the above
7. If you are found under the influence of drugs or alcohol, what action will be taken? A. Suspension from activities B. Disciplined C. A and B D. None of the above
8. When are smoking and open flames prohibited? A. Handling black powder B. After muster is called C. Around ammunition boxes D. During battles E. Within 25 feet of artillery powder stores F. All of the above
9. When are fireworks allowed at NCWV events? A. 4^th of July B. New Year’s Eve C. Never D. Upon approval of Commander
10. How close to tents may campfires be? A. 3 feet B. 6 feet C. 9 feet D. 12 feet
11. Who’s rules shall be obeyed at NCWV events? A. Host Park B. Recreation District C. Property Owners D. All of the above E. None of the above.
12. When will the term "MEDIC" be used? A. In real, actual emergencies B. For simulated injuries C. To get someone’s attention D. At your discretion
13. Non-participants are not allowed on the battlefield except by expressed permission of the NCWV Chief's of Staff and Commanding Officer. A. True B. False
14. There will be no discharge of firearms in camp. A. True B. False
15. At no time will a firearm be discharged AT anyone. Aim to the right, left, or above the individual and at a distance of no less than _____ A. 20 feet B. 30 feet C. 40 feet D. 50 feet
16. Who gives permission for cap firing in designated areas? A. Commanders. B. Safety Officers. C. Staff Officers. D. Permission is not required.
17. Who designates specific areas for capping and discharge of weapons? A. Commanders B. Safety Officers C. Event Coordinator D. Area designation is not made.
18. When will long arms be loaded? A. At your discretion B. On command of the company commander C. Just prior to Assembly
19. When will pistols be loaded? A. At your discretion B. On command of the company commander C. Just prior to Assembly
20. Cannons will not fire when troops are in front of the blast cone and closer than ____ A. 30 feet B. 45 feet C. 60 feet D. 75 feet
21. When troops are parallel to or in advance of a cannon, the _____? A. Cannon may not fire B. Troops may not fire C. A and B D. None of the above
22. Any ______ may call for "Cease Fire". A. Any re-enactor B. Any spectator C. Anyone D. Any witness to an unsafe act
23. Weapons must be inspected _____ A. Prior to first battle B. Prior to each battle C. After first battle D. After each battle
24. If found to be Unserviceable, a weapon shall be _____ A. Used for display B. Banned from the battlefield C. Secured until repaired D. None of the above
25. Ramrods will not be used? A. During battles B. During firing demonstrations C. For cleaning weapons D. None of the above
26. What powder is authorized for use in small arms? A. Black powder B. Pyrodex C. Smokeless powder D. All of the above
27. When "capping off" your weapon, what do you look for? A. Movement of grass or dust at muzzle B. Hammer striking cap C. A and B D. None of the above
28. _____ powder granulation is authorized in longarm weapons? A. FG B. FFG C. FFFG D. FFFFG
29. Powder flasks can be carried on a person? A. During battle B. At public events C. At back-country events D. At any time
30. _____ granulation of powder is authorized in Pistols or Revolvers? A. FG B. FFG C. FFFG D. FFFFG
31. Single shot pistols are treated as _____ A. Longarms B. Revolvers C. Repeaters D. None of the above.
32. If your weapon misfires three (3) times on the battlefield, you should _____ A. recap and fire again B. dump powder and reload C. dump powder and become a casualty
33. On the battlefield, swords must be sheathed, rested upon the shoulder, or restricted from use when opposing troops are within _____ A. 10 feet B. 20 feet C. 30 feet D. 40 feet
34. Hand-to-hand combat requires Rehearsal and approval by everyone except the _____. A. Event Coordinator B. Unit Commanders C. Persons involved D. Safety Officers
35. The recommended spacing of artillery pieces in battery is _______ between wheel hubs. A. 5-10 feet B. 10-15 feet C. 15-20 feet D. 20-25 feet
36. Who has responsibility for placement of artillery? A. Unit Commander B. Battery Commander C. Safety Officer D. Chief of Staff
37. Muzzle loading artillery pieces are permitted to fire with a minimum crew of _____. A. two B. three C. four D. five
38. The safety boundary for artillery is _____ A. 25 feet B. 50 feet C. 75 feet D. 100 feet
39. Artillery ammunition boxes must be _____ feet to the rear of the artillery and _____ feet from the spectator line. A. 15 and 15 B. 15 and 25 C. 25 and 15 D. 25 and 25
40. What type of lid must artillery ammunition boxes have? A. Removable B. Stay-open C. Self closing D. Prop open
41. A Certificate of _____ by an approved business must be presented at the safety evaluation of each artillery piece prior to its use at an event. A. Manufacture B. Inspection C. Safety Test
42. A raised rammer on a cannon indicates ____ A. it is ready to fire B. it is ready to load C. it has misfired D. none of the above
43. A "Red Flag" indicates a cannon is A. ready to fire B. ready to load C. misfired D. none of the above
44. The _________________ is ultimately responsible for the actions of their horse(s). A. Unit Commander B. Chief of Cavalry C. Horse Owner D. Rider
45. Horse(s) and Rider(s) are allowed on the battlefield only if they __________ have successfully completed an NCWV Certification. A. each B. together
46. Horse and Rider should maintain a safety distance of ______ from enemy ground troops and simulated casualties. A. 10 feet B. 20 feet C. 30 feet D. 40 feet
47. Horses should not be chased if loose. A. True B. False
48. A ground charge is any explosive or smoke effect placed in the ground or flash pots? A. True B. False
49. Who is responsible for the placement of ground charges? A. Battery Commanders B. Pyrotechnics C. Unit Commanders D. Chief's of Staff
50. The safe distance from an unexploded ground charge is _____ A. 5 feet B. 10 feet C. 15 feet D. 20 feet